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Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a specific kind of viewer. The Lawful Cheater is worth watching today if you possess a genuine fascination for the silent era, a keen eye for historical context, and an enduring appreciation for the sheer magnetism of Clara Bow. It is decidedly NOT for those s...
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Frank O'Connor
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"Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a specific kind of viewer. The Lawful Cheater is worth watching today if you possess a genuine fascination for the silent era, a keen eye for historical context, and an enduring appreciation for the sheer magnetism of Clara Bow. It is decidedly NOT for those seeking modern pacing, sophisticated narrative complexity, or pristine visual quality, as many prints available are, understandably, showing their age. This is a journey back in tim..."
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